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Tag: Constitution amendments

Texas

Texas Becomes 11th State To Call for New U.S. Constitutional Convention

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 4, 2017 · The Article V of the U.S. Constitution requires two-thirds of the states to call for such a convention for one to take place – 34 out of the current 50.

Tags 'Sanctuary City' Bill 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states US Constitution

Politics

What Would It Take To Summon A Convention of States?

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 20, 2017 · Texas is on the verge of becoming the tenth state to call for a new U.S. constitutional convention. Some conservatives fear the effort could backfire.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states Texas Governor Greg Abbott US Constitution

Texas

“Convention of States” Bill Advances In Texas Senate

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 16, 2017 · The measure would add Texas to the list of states seeking a raft of amendments to limit the power of the federal government. But some conservatives warn calling such a convention could backfire.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature Constitution amendments convention of states Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs US Constitution

Politics

Congressional Democrats Call For Amendment To Abolish Electoral College

Andrew Schneider

Posted on December 6, 2016 · Donald Trump is now the second presidential candidate in sixteen years to lose the popular vote and win the White House. Houston Congressman Gene Green wants to amend the Constitution to keep that from happening again.

Tags Congressman Gene Green Constitution amendments Donald Trump electoral college presidential elections

Houston Mayor

Video: The 7 Ballot Propositions Up To Texas Voters

Alana Rocha, Texas Tribune / Luqman Adeniyi, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 29, 2015 · After the November election, the state Constitution could be amended in seven very different ways.

Tags Ballot Constitution amendments election State propositions Texas Constitution voting

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